xiii, 216 pages ; 28 cm

"This practical handbook equips early childhood professionals with the skills they need to function as effective consultants to educators and caregivers of children from birth through age 5"--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-195) and index

Conceptual and philosophical framework -- Why consultation? new roles for early childhood professionals -- Consultant knowledge, skills, and dispositions -- Model for the consultation process -- Gaining entry -- stage one -- Building the relationship -- stage two -- Gathering information through assessment -- stage three -- Setting goals -- stage four -- Selecting strategies -- stage five -- Implementing the plan -- stage six -- Evaluating the plan -- stage seven -- Holding a summary conference -- stage eight -- Outcomes, applications, and recommendations -- Additional considerations for evaluating consultation processes and outcomes -- Contexts and settings associated with consultation in early education and -- Intervention -- Future directions for consultation in early childhood settings

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